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The Rural Voice, 1986-09, Page 41IL II "III z IN HAMPSHIRES Purebred R.O.P. Breeding Stock A limited number of Spots, Yorks, and Crossbred Boars and Gilts Herd health classified good" Delivery available RALPH HENDERSON R.R. 1, Atwood, Ont. (519) 356-2656 Houle farm • uI • ment UNDERGROUND MANURE PUMP WITHOUT DEEP PIT WITH STAINLESS STEEL PUMPING TUBE LOWER INSTALLATION COST DUE TO: • Faster Installation • No concrete required to reinforce the pump • No sump pump required • No delay due to pit Construction THE ONLY UNDERGROUND HYDRAULIC MANURE PUMP FEATURING: • A STAINLESS STEEL pumping tube • A 20 inches diameter by 48 inches long stroke • A 16 inches diameter evacuation steel pipe See us for ell your Houle Manure Handling Equipment LYNN LOWRY FARM SYSTEMS LTD. R N Na 1 Kincardine at Amberley 395-5286 NEWS gram (SWEEP) is a five-year joint federal/provincial project. SWEEP calls for a reduction of the phosphorous loadings in Lake Erie from cropland run-off, a decrease soil degradation and soil improve- ment. ❑ GUERNSEY CLASSIC SALE RESULTS Gary West, Moncton, New Brunswick purchased Marshdene Fayvors Rosita a VG 3 year old "Dari Fayvor" daughter who top- ped the sale at $4,100. She was consigned by Stan Marshall, In- nerkip, Ontario. Callumlea Nathan Tabitha con- signed by John Y. McNabb, Georgetown, Ont. for $2,600 as the top priced Intermediate heifer, and was purchased by Big Spring Farms Ltd., Kitchener, Ont. Or- ville Fried, Plattsville, Ontario purchased Shelter Valley Margo, the top priced calf, for $1,600 from Jim Tunney, Grafton, On- tario. Brown Eden Farms, Walkerton, owned by Clifford and Fred Brown was the host site for this prestigious annual sale event. Browns have had purebred Guern- seys for twenty-one years and their herd has been the top ODHIC pro- duction herd in Bruce County for the past five consecutive years. In July, the Browns hosted an open -house with a cold smorgasbord, musical entertain- ment and an opportunity to view the cattle. Earlier that day fifteen enthusiastic Guernsey youths toured the New Life Flour and Feed Mill in Hanover, the Pine River Cheese factory and spent what remained of the afternoon at Poplar Beach on Lake Huron, returning to Browns for the open house evening. Over 200 people attended the sale on July 23. Agri -Business advertisers, sponsors, and Karen Splinter the 1986 Ontario Guern- sey Queen were amongst the special guests. Short meetings of both the Canadian and Ontario Directors were held in conjunction with this sale. The Classic is managed entirely through the volunteer efforts of the Sale Com- mittee comprised of Guernsey breeders from across Ontario. ❑ STOCKER/FEEDER SALE Stratton Sales Yard I 1:00 A.M. C.T. 1500 yearlings Sept. 22 2000 calves Oct. 20 LIVE SATELLITE TRANSMISSION TO KITCHENER STOCK YARDS Rail & Truck shipping services available at Stratton Sales Yard For more urlormaoon call Bob LeBLANC, sales mngr. 807-487-2671 GERALD GOULIQUER, prey. 807-483-5529 RAINY RIVER CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCOTT DRAINAGE COMPLETE FARM DRAINAGE SERVICE — PLASTIC — CLAY — CONCRETE LAND IMPROVEMENT EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES — EXPERIENCED — CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS — OMAF GRANTS AVAILABLE 519-395-3563 395-2992 RIPLEY ONTARIO SEPTEMBER 1986 41